Ms Esther Ibbotson - Elephing Around

Childminder setting focusing on toddlers and pre-schoolers, with some after-school children too. Current paediatric first aid certificate, generalist and lead safeguarding, Level 3 Home-based Childcare Award.

Ofsted Information

Current judgement
Good
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted URN
EY536704Link to latest Ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
DatetypeOutcome
09/01/2019Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Who to contact

Contact Name
Esther Ibbotson
Contact Position
Childminder
Telephone
07900 897043 07900 897043
E-mail
childminder.esther@gmail.com

Where to go

Name
Elephing Around
Address
Kidlington
Oxfordshire
Postcode
OX5
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Availability

Age Ranges
18 months - secondary school age
Other notes

Offering funded places for 3-4 year olds. Experienced in the care of children with Type 1 Diabetes. Particular experience with pre-school children and after-school children. Pick up from 2 Kidlington schools on different days.

Additional Information

Providing services to
0 - 4 years (pre-school)
0 - 2 years
4 - 11 years (primary school age)
Children
Notes

Offering funded places for 3-4 year olds. Experienced in the care of children with Type 1 Diabetes. Particular experience with pre-school children and after-school children. Pick up from 2 Kidlington schools on different days.

Inclusion Information

Can make special cultural provisions
Details
I currently don't have a ramp for wheelchair access but can acquire one. I am happy to discuss special dietary requirements and special needs.

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies
No
Date updated
03/10/2023

Funded Places

2 year old funding
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding (Universal - 15 Hours)
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding (Extended - 30 Hours)
Yes
Term time only or stretched over more than 38 weeks
Other
Offering split funding with other providers
Yes
Partnership settings
Local Pre-schools or childminders
Other - please specify
Term time or stretched

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Tuesday 8.30 17.15
Wednesday 8.30 17.15
Thursday 8.30 17.15
Facilities
Messy Play Area
Arts and crafts
Large Garden
Water play
Sleeping Area
Dressing up
0 - 1 steps into building
Cooking
Slide
Educational Toys

School Pickups

Does offer school pickups

Schools
West Kidlington Primary School
Edward Feild Primary School

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